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Old 27 April 2012, 11:37 PM   #1
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Rad Mad Disease

Help, I'm infected with Rad Mad Disease.
I'm looking for the temporary cure, the acquisition of another Rad to compliment the #287.

Looking simpler this time round, need a sandwich dial, want to keep it simple and not burst the war chest. Decision narrowed to

210
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183

Which one, why?
Price is similar, both used examples. Will be a daily wearer and get its share of knocks, just like the #287. At least those knocks will be shared with the #287.

Question for mfer. Mik, if I chose 210 are the gold hands readily sourced?

Yesterday I bought an OEM gator brown strap for the new choice, yet to be made.

Thanks, look forward to reading your replies, after a kip.

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Old 28 April 2012, 12:12 AM   #2
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I would get the 210.
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Old 28 April 2012, 12:33 AM   #3
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You know my vote and just for the record, my hands are not OEM, so yes, they are easy enough to get, but it takes a few weeks.

OEM hands can be had but will take longer and cost you ~300 euros. I like my non-OEM (slightly larger) hands well enough.

Why the 210? The balance is just perfect to me and seems more historic like my grail the 3646. LOVE the 12/3/6/9.

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Old 28 April 2012, 01:33 AM   #4
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Old 28 April 2012, 01:49 AM   #5
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210 gets my vote
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Old 28 April 2012, 03:38 AM   #6
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I would say 210 over 183...but either would be great!
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Old 28 April 2012, 11:14 AM   #7
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210 gets my vote but the 183 is nice too.
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Old 28 April 2012, 11:25 AM   #8
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FWIW you can get gold hands for a 183 as well, but 210 still rocks!
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Old 28 April 2012, 12:37 PM   #9
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Thanks for the input folks, I've scratched my itch with the 210. From a fellow TRF member.

Mik, thanks for the support, I'll send you a PM with my contact details, I'd like to order a set of those gold hands, please.

Ahh, now I can relax a little, sit back and wait. Australia is a long way from the USA.
Might just look at straps.

Another Rad, Mad Rad Disease is a pleasant feeling. Very pleasant, and wonderful to share with fellow PAM owners.

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Old 28 April 2012, 03:38 PM   #10
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210 hands down!
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Old 29 April 2012, 12:52 AM   #11
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Got your pm Richard. I'm out and about on this perfect weather day. The hands won't be coming from me, Japan or Hong Kong if I remember.

EDIT: I made some time and you should have a PM Richard!
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Old 29 April 2012, 04:02 PM   #12
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Got your pm Richard. I'm out and about on this perfect weather day. The hands won't be coming from me, Japan or Hong Kong if I remember.

EDIT: I made some time and you should have a PM Richard!
Big Thanks Mik,
What a PM, mate, thank you. The information is extensive and I've tried to take it all in.
Sent off an email, received a reply just a few minutes ago. A language thing to work out, but it will happen. As an update, he does accept PP, takes the hassle out, eh!

The #210 owner/seller went the extra mile and sent if off today. It will head to a friend in Califooya, then relayed across the Pacific by another friend at the end of next week. A little while after that, it should be in my hands.

Enjoy the wonderful weather, I'm polishing my old car today, an annual event.

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